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Accounting & Finance

Audit & Compliance

Audit prep, internal controls, and regulatory readiness

Overview

Why this matters

Audit and compliance work falls into two cycles: the annual statutory audit and the ongoing controls that make the audit boring. We work both. For external audits we prepare lead schedules, walkthrough documents, and supporting workings under US GAAP, UK FRS 102, or IFRS, then act as the day-to-day contact for your audit team so management is not pulled into routine queries. For internal controls we design and document controls over financial reporting, segregation of duties, approval matrices, and key reconciliations, aligned with frameworks such as COSO and SOX where applicable. We also support readiness reviews for grant audits, ESG reporting, ISO finance controls, and investor diligence. The aim is straightforward: when an auditor or regulator arrives, the answers and the evidence are already where they need to be.

Why us

Key benefits

Audit prep that protects management time

We act as the day-to-day audit contact, so leadership only weighs in on the questions that genuinely need them.

Controls designed to actually work

We document approval, reconciliation, and segregation controls that fit how your team operates, not theoretical models.

Ready for diligence, not just audits

The same discipline that satisfies auditors also accelerates investor, lender, and acquirer diligence when the time comes.

Framework-aligned documentation

Workpapers and controls map to US GAAP, UK FRS 102, IFRS, and COSO where applicable, so reviewers find what they expect.

How we work

Our approach

01

Readiness review

We assess your books, controls, documentation, and historic findings to identify gaps before the auditors do.

02

Build the workpapers

We prepare lead schedules, walkthroughs, reconciliations, and supporting workings aligned with the audit framework.

03

Manage the audit

We act as the primary audit contact, answer queries, and coordinate evidence so management stays focused on the business.

04

Embed controls

We document recurring controls, train owners, and set monitoring so next year's audit starts from a stronger base.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are you our auditor?
No. We prepare and support the audit on the company side. Independent audit opinions must come from a separate registered audit firm. We work with whichever auditor you appoint, in the UK, US, Canada, or Australia, and act as your point of contact for queries.
Which frameworks do you align controls to?
We document controls under US GAAP, UK FRS 102, and IFRS, and align internal control work with COSO. For US SOX-style requirements or equivalent investor expectations, we map controls to the relevant assertions and produce evidence packs.
Can you help us pass first-time audit?
Yes. First-time audits are typically the hardest because there is no prior baseline. We run a readiness review, fix book and control gaps, prepare full workpaper packages, and walk the audit team through everything to keep the process predictable.
Do you support diligence for fundraising or M&A?
Yes. We prepare diligence packs covering historic financials, tax positions, controls, and supporting workings, and respond to buyer or investor question lists. The materials reuse our audit workpapers where possible.

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